In its last sequential quarter, Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) relied on non-trading segments for growth as its market-services segment turned in a near flat performance. In the first quarter of 2018, however, healthy trading volumes resumed, and Nasdaq achieved expansion in each of its four operating segments. Before sifting through important highlights for the quarter, let's briefly review the top-level performance:Data source: Nasdaq Inc.Nasdaq's impressive double-digit revenue gain was composed of 9.4% organic growth, a 3% boost from favorable foreign-currency translation and a positive impact of 2.2% from acquisitions.Continue reading